All a man's ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:2-3
To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.
2 Samuel 10:12
With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.
2 Thessalonians 1:7
Many times in the Bible, God is said to desire that mankind draw near to Him for fellowship. Some Christians believe that they must invite God into their lives for this fellowship to take place, but careful study reveals that we don't need to invite Him, because He invites us.
What does the Bible say about receiving an invitation from God?
The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up. The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.
1 Samuel 2:6-7
This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
Titus 3:8
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Ephesians 1:3
"You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?" declares the Lord Almighty. "Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with his own house."
Haggai 1:9
In the New Testament, a whole different way of living and worshipping God is commanded for believers. To enable us to live by these new standards, God presented a mystery doctrine which had thus far been unknown by all creatures up to this point.
What is the mystery doctrine and why is it important?
This is what the Lord says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it.'
Jeremiah 6:16
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:11-12